Synopses & Reviews
Within a relatively short time, urban anthropology has emerged as one of the most vital fields of anthropology. During its formative period, however, it has lacked intellectual coherence. Exploring the City is a bold first attempt to provide just such a coherent and unified theoretical understanding of urbanism. Drawing not only on anthropology but on the urban perspectives of other disciplines such a history, sociology, and geography, Ulf Hannerz brings intellectual unity to the history and development of urban anthropology.
Review
"Hannerz's views are informed by sustained research experience as well as a detailed appreication for the literature. What he has to say deserves the attention of anthropologists, sociologists, and urban geographers." Science
Synopsis
A bold attempt to provide a coherent and unified theoretical understanding of urbanism that draws upon history, sociology, and geography, to bring intellectual unity to the history and development of urban anthropology.